Our Use of Cookies and Similar Technologies
This policy explains how the Public Domain Literature Library (accessible at ouhna.com) uses cookies, web storage, and similar technologies when you visit our catalogue. We respect your privacy and aim to be transparent about the data that may be stored on your device.
What Are Cookies?
Cookies are small text files placed on your device by a website. They are widely used to make websites work efficiently and to provide information to the site owner. Similar technologies include local storage and session storage, which may be used for the same purposes. These technologies help us remember your preferences, understand how you interact with our catalogue, and improve your overall experience.
Categories of Storage We Use
Essential (Strictly Necessary) Storage
Certain cookies and local storage items are required for the catalogue to function. These enable you to navigate the site, access secure areas, and use basic features such as remembering your reading preferences during a session. Without these, some services cannot be provided. Essential storage does not require your prior consent. For example, we may use a session cookie to keep you logged in while you browse our collection of classic novels.
Preference Storage
We may store your choices regarding display settings, language, or other personalisation options so that they persist across visits. This storage is not strictly necessary but enhances your experience. For instance, if you prefer a larger font size or a specific theme, those settings are saved. Where we rely on consent for non-essential storage, you may withdraw that consent at any time.
Analytics Storage (Where Enabled)
We may use analytics services (such as Google Analytics) to collect anonymised information about how visitors use our catalogue. This includes pages visited, time spent, and interactions. This data helps us improve the site by identifying popular works, such as reading notes for 'The Chronic Loafer' or edition insights for 'John Holdsworth, Chief Mate'. These cookies are placed only if you have given your consent. If you disable analytics storage, we will not collect such data.
Advertising Storage (Where Ads Are Displayed)
Some pages may display advertisements. Where advertising is present, we or our advertising partners (including Google) may use cookies to deliver relevant ads, measure ad performance, and prevent the same ad from appearing too often. These cookies may be set by third parties and are subject to their privacy policies. Advertising storage is only used with your consent. If you do not consent, you may still see ads, but they will be less relevant.
First-Party and Third-Party Cookies
First-party cookies are set by the Public Domain Literature Library directly. Third-party cookies are set by services we use, such as analytics providers or advertising networks. We do not control the data practices of these third parties. Where third-party cookies are used, we ensure that they are subject to appropriate data processing agreements.
Session and Persistent Storage
Some storage items expire when you close your browser (session storage). Others remain on your device for a longer period (persistent storage). The exact duration varies by purpose and is set to the minimum necessary. For example, a preference cookie may persist for a year, while an analytics cookie may last up to two years. We do not invent fixed durations; they are determined by the technology provider.
Your Choices and Consent
When you first visit our catalogue, you will be presented with a cookie consent notice. You may choose to accept all categories, reject non-essential categories, or customise your preferences. You can change your preferences at any time by clicking the “Cookie Settings” link available in the footer of every page.
You may also control cookies through your browser settings. Most browsers allow you to block or delete cookies. However, if you disable essential cookies, some features of the catalogue may not work correctly. Instructions for managing cookies are usually found in your browser’s help menu.
Withdrawal of Consent
If you have given consent for non-essential storage, you may withdraw it at any time by adjusting your preferences via the cookie settings link. Withdrawal does not affect the lawfulness of processing based on consent before its withdrawal.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Cookie Policy from time to time. Any changes will be posted on this page. We encourage you to review it periodically.
Contact
If you have questions about our use of cookies, please contact our editorial office at editor@ouhna.com.